Natalie (she/her/hers) is from Long Island, New York. From a young age, she helped tend her family’s vegetable garden and learned to cook with whole, fresh produce. Her passion for food and service inspired her to move to Providence in 2015 to attend Johnson & Wales University, where she earned a degree in Restaurant, Food, and Beverage Management. Natalie is a part time yoga instructor at two local studios and enjoys connecting with her students by teaching mindfulness and movement practices. She lives in Providence with her partner, and in her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, eating ramen, and playing video games.